50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, April 11-13, 2014

SW Connecticut is already getting ready for Easter this weekend. Check out when and where the Easter Bunny will be, plus much more. Here are 50 ways to enjoy your weekend.

April 10, 2014 4:45 PM

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Easter Bunny in Danbury

The Easter Bunny is at the Danbury Fair Mall now through April 19. Visit the Easter Bunny for Photos and a Free Gift. The set is located near Macy's and Lord & Taylor.

Easter Bunny in Danbury

The Easter Bunny is at the Danbury Fair Mall now through April 19. Visit the Easter Bunny for Photos and a Free Gift. The set is located near Macy's and Lord & Taylor.

Photo: Michael Duffy

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Easter Bunny in Stamford

The Easter Bunny is available to take photos with little ones now through April 19 in Grand Court at Stamford Town Center. Hours are:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. less

Easter Bunny in Stamford

The Easter Bunny is available to take photos with little ones now through April 19 in Grand Court at Stamford Town Center. Hours are: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ... more

Photo: Bob Luckey

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Easter Bunny in Milford

The Easter Bunny will be in Milford from now until April 19th.

Easter Bunny in Milford

The Easter Bunny will be in Milford from now until April 19th.

Photo: Keelin Daly

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'The Fantasticks' in Westport

The classic
musical "The Fantasticks" at Music Theatre of Connecticut in Westportopens Friday. Find out more.

'The Fantasticks' in Westport

The classic musical "The Fantasticks" at Music Theatre of Connecticut in Westportopens Friday.Find out more.

Grab your flashlights and hiking boots Friday night, and discover some of the unique creatures that visit vernal pools once a year to lay their eggs like wood frogs, American toads, and spotted salamanders. Find out more. less

Amphibian Amble at Stamford museum & Nature Center

Grab your flashlights and hiking boots Friday night, and discover some of the unique creatures that visit vernal pools once a year to lay their eggs like wood ... more

Uniqlo is hosting a grand opening party on Friday and specials that go on throughout the weekend. Stamford Town Center shoppers can enjoy UNIQLO tote bag giveaway to the first 500 customers Friday-Sunday, customers will receive a free AIRism product with a purchase of $35 or more from Friday-Sunday,
Traditional Japanese drum performances Friday-Sunday. Find out more. less

Grand opening of Uniqlo in Stamford

Uniqlo is hosting a grand opening party on Friday and specials that go on throughout the weekend. Stamford Town Center shoppers can enjoy UNIQLO tote bag giveaway to the ... more

"Whatever Lola Wants" and "Two Lost Souls" are among the classic Broadway tunes performed by Angel Reda and Stephen Mark Lukas in the Goodspeed Opera House production of "Damn Yankees" opening Friday. Find out more. less

'Damn Yankees'

"Whatever Lola Wants" and "Two Lost Souls" are among the classic Broadway tunes performed by Angel Reda and Stephen Mark Lukas in the Goodspeed Opera House production of "Damn Yankees" opening ... more

Join the New Canaan Nature Center on April 11, 12 and 19
for The Great Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration. Meet warm and fuzzy
spring animals (baby chicks and rabbits, plus some friends from Hop
Along Hollow–a rabbit rescue group) and enjoy the spring weather with a
self-guided scavenger hunt on the center's wooded trails. Find out more. less

New Canaan spring celebration

Join the New Canaan Nature Center on April 11, 12 and 19 for The Great Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration. Meet warm and fuzzy spring animals (baby chicks and rabbits, plus some ... more

Art Garfunkel will perform in an intimate setting at Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, accompanied by just his guitar player Tab Laven. Besides music, the show will a question-and-answer session and some self-revealing readings by Garfunkel. Find out more. less

Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel will perform in an intimate setting at Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, accompanied by just his guitar player Tab Laven. Besides music, the show will a question-and-answer session and ... more

Join
in on the Easter adventures of Miss Hops at the Bijou Theater in
Bridgeport in "The Mishaps of Miss. Hops: A Bunny’s Tale!" as she tries
to discover the secret to her magical ways, befriends Peter Cottontail,
and has to help defeat the Big Bad Wolf, showing April 12, 13 and 19. Find out more. less

"The Mishaps of Miss. Hops: A Bunny’s Tale!" in Bridgeport

Join in on the Easter adventures of Miss Hops at the Bijou Theater in Bridgeport in "The Mishaps of Miss. Hops: A Bunny’s Tale!" as she tries ... more

The event at Wentfield Park on Satuday features Easter Egg hunt for all ages of kids, free food, music, live
entertainment, games: egg toss, sack race games and dancing with the
Easter bunny, free Easter bags with goodies. Find out more. less

Easter extravaganza in Bridgeport

The event at Wentfield Park on Satuday features Easter Egg hunt for all ages of kids, free food, music, live entertainment, games: egg toss, sack race games and dancing with ... more

A few of your favorite food trucks and a popular local brewer are adding some flavor to the opening of Westport County Playhouse‘s 2014 season at the annual block party on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find out more. less

Westport Country Playhouse Block Party

A few of your favorite food trucks and a popular local brewer are adding some flavor to the opening of Westport County Playhouse‘s 2014 season at the annual block party ... more

Photo: Contributed Photo

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Jeff Foxworthy at Mohegan Sun

Jeff Foxworthy, one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country, will be making Mohegan Sun laugh on Saturday at 8:00. Get ticket information.

Jeff Foxworthy at Mohegan Sun

Jeff Foxworthy, one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country, will be making Mohegan Sun laugh on Saturday at 8:00. Get ticket information.

The Easter Bunny will return to Danbury Railway Museum on April 12, 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and April 13
from noon to 4:30 p.m., and families can take a ride in a vintage train
through the historic downtown rail yard to visit him. Trains will leave
every 30 minutes from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for those
age 2 and over, and each child will receive a small gift from the bunny.
Find out more. less

Easter Bunny at Danbury Railway Museum

The Easter Bunny will return to Danbury Railway Museum on April 12, 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and April 13 from noon to 4:30 p.m., and families can take a ride ... more

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Fairfield Easter egg hunt at South Pine Creek Soccer Field

Pre-school children to 3rd graders should bring their Easter Baskets to
the South Pine Creek Soccer Field on Old Dam Road on Saturday, Saturday. The Egg Hunt starts at 1:00 PM sharp, but all are encouraged to come down early and meet the Easter Bunny. Find out more. less

Fairfield Easter egg hunt at South Pine Creek Soccer Field

Pre-school children to 3rd graders should bring their Easter Baskets to the South Pine Creek Soccer Field on Old Dam Road on ... more

Nearing the point in the takeoff an Osprey with something in its claws flew in front of a MacDill in their Gulfstream GIV aircraft. (March 5, 2014) [Tampa Bay Times]

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Kids Club at the Danbury Fair Mall

Take the kids to the Danbury Fair Mall on Saturday for Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids. Join the Princess Crystal and her Fairy God Mother Glitter at The Enchanted Castle. Meet Fantasy Puppet Characters like a dragon, a unicorn, a royal rabbit and a puppet princess. There will also be royal face painting and arts and crafts. Find out more. less

Kids Club at the Danbury Fair Mall

Take the kids to the Danbury Fair Mall on Saturday for Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids. Join the Princess Crystal and her Fairy God Mother Glitter at The ... more

Photo: Autumn Driscoll

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Connecticut Audubon Society "egg-stravaganza” in Fairfield

Children will love to explore what the Connecticut Audubon
Society is hatching at its annual “egg-stravaganza” event in Fairfield
on Saturday. Activities include an egg hunt, spring craft making and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Find out more. less

Connecticut Audubon Society "egg-stravaganza” in Fairfield

Children will love to explore what the Connecticut Audubon Society is hatching at its annual “egg-stravaganza” event in Fairfield on ... more

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Greenwich Easter egg hunt

The Greenwich Lions & ShopRite Annual Egg Hunt will be held Saturday
at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The gate will open at 10:30 a.m. and the
first hunt is set for 11 a.m. Numerous hunts for different age groups
will be staged at intervals thereafter. Tickets are $10, available at
the gate. Call 203-869-1630 x506 for more information. less

Greenwich Easter egg hunt

The Greenwich Lions & ShopRite Annual Egg Hunt will be held Saturday at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The gate will open at 10:30 a.m. and the first hunt is set for 11 a.m. Numerous ... more

Make a ceremonial kava bowl on Saturday at "Around the World: Creative Kids" at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk. Kava bowls feature unique decorations and are traditionally used in important ceremonies of Samoan society. Find out more. less

Explore Samoa at Stepping Stones

Make a ceremonial kava bowl on Saturday at "Around the World: Creative Kids" at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk. Kava bowls feature unique decorations and are traditionally ... more

"Discovering Solitude: Photographs by Paul R. Berger" at The Gallery at Still River Editions will feature the work of Newtown photographer Paul R. Berger. An opening reception is set for Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. Find out more. less

Photography exhibit in Danbury

"Discovering Solitude: Photographs by Paul R. Berger" at The Gallery at Still River Editions will feature the work of Newtown photographer Paul R. Berger. An opening reception is ... more

Planning a wedding? Head over to Farmington on Sunday for the CT Bridal Show Extravaganza. There will be a fashion show, experts on hand with advice and prizes. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Click here to RSVP.

Planning a wedding? Head over to Farmington on Sunday for the CT Bridal Show Extravaganza. There will be a fashion show, experts on hand with advice and prizes. The event runs from 12 ... more

Photo: Craig H. Hartley, AP/Getty

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Bill Engvall at Foxwoods

American Comedy Award winner for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian” and beloved contestant on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, Bill Engvall is hitting the stage at Foxwoods on Sunday. Get ticket information. less

Bill Engvall at Foxwoods

American Comedy Award winner for “Best Male Stand-up Comedian” and beloved contestant on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, Bill Engvall is hitting the stage at ... more

Catch, "Godspell," one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport playing all weekend.Find out more about the show.

'Godspell' at the Bijou

Catch, "Godspell," one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport playing all weekend.Find out more about the show.

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'Greenwich's Great Estates'

"Indian Harbor," the estate of E.C. "Commodore" Benedict, photograph circa 1918, is among those that will be part of the exhibition "Enjoying the Country Life: Greenwich's Great Estates" running through Aug. 31 at the Greenwich Historical Society's Storehouse Gallery, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob. Find out more. less

'Greenwich's Great Estates'

"Indian Harbor," the estate of E.C. "Commodore" Benedict, photograph circa 1918, is among those that will be part of the exhibition "Enjoying the Country Life: Greenwich's Great ... more

"Island of Lemurs: Madagascar" takes moviegoers to the Ranomafana National Park, a 160 square mile wildlife preserve on the island, the only place in the world where lemurs can be found. The IMAX movie is now playing at the Martime Aquarium in Norwalk. Find out more. less

'Island of Lemurs: Madagascar' in Norwalk

"Island of Lemurs: Madagascar" takes moviegoers to the Ranomafana National Park, a 160 square mile wildlife preserve on the island, the only place in the world where ... more

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'Cover Story: The New Yorker in Westport'

Albert Hubbell's cover of the New Yorker, August 1973, features Westport's Compo Beach. An exhibit of magazine covers at the Westport Historical Society has been extended through July 5. Find out more. less

'Cover Story: The New Yorker in Westport'

Albert Hubbell's cover of the New Yorker, August 1973, features Westport's Compo Beach. An exhibit of magazine covers at the Westport Historical Society has been ... more

Head over to White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman to taste some wine and take in some art. This month, you can check out a few photography exhibits. The winery is open for wine tastings every weekend from April to December. Find out more. less

Wine tasting in Sherman

Head over to White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman to taste some wine and take in some art. This month, you can check out a few photography exhibits. The winery is open for wine tastings ... more